MidwestPX 172 Posted October 29, 2013 Goddamn I am lusting after one of those uppers! That is nice MWPX! BZ! I am going to get one soon and shoot the crap out if it in a few classes. I'm going to come off as sounding like a pushy salesman but I promise you that is not my intent and this is 100% the truth and not in any way a sales pitch. Get one while you can. The barrels are a HUGE PITA to source. My shipment of 16" middys from Centurion took forever to come in and they said they weren't even expecting them from FN. If they get another delivery of barrels the same size as the last one, my order already in with Centurion takes up over half of them and I'm first in line for these barrels too. I have three left right now that are with my photographer but will be back here soon after which I'll get them test fired and put up for sale. If you can't snag one of those, we'll be rolling out uppers built with our 4140 CM 1:8 twist middy barrels and those barrels are in much more plentiful supply. The barrel maker and I had a long talk about metal selection and he assures me that 4140 CM vs. 4150 CL CMV has very little practical difference. He said a 4140 tube will show accelerated wear under prolonged full-auto fire and that's where you want chrome lined CMV tubes as the vanadium makes the surface harder and more receptive to plating, both enhancing the resistance to heat and heat is what kills barrels. So that's my long winded way of saying we'll have alternative barrels that will meet the needs of 98%+ shooters because there just aren't that many full-auto setups out there. And we'll do it at a killer price point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted October 29, 2013 That upper sure is the cats ass.. Prediction.. I see a charge from MidwestPX appearing on my CC statement real soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted October 29, 2013 awesome build Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,434 Posted October 29, 2013 I'm going to come off as sounding like a pushy salesman but I promise you that is not my intent and this is 100% the truth and not in any way a sales pitch. Get one while you can. The barrels are a HUGE PITA to source. My shipment of 16" middys from Centurion took forever to come in and they said they weren't even expecting them from FN. If they get another delivery of barrels the same size as the last one, my order already in with Centurion takes up over half of them and I'm first in line for these barrels too. I have three left right now that are with my photographer but will be back here soon after which I'll get them test fired and put up for sale. Any plans for a 14.5" version? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 29, 2013 Any plans for a 14.5" version? We can build a 14.5" with a Centurion barrel right now but it would be a carbine length gas system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted October 29, 2013 More AR pics, less chatter. Here's an oldie of the S&W's. Hey Ty - How about some sexy SBR pics for us less fortunate that can't own them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 29, 2013 More AR pics, less chatter. Ty - How about some sexy SBR pics for us less fortunate that can't own them? I'm building a few machine guns at some point..I'll put some of those up once I've got them built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 29, 2013 Serial number 1 of the blem lowers I will be releasing soon. Completed with PX LTG LPK, ALG ACT trigger, PX milspec stock hardware kit with H weight powdered tungsten buffer, and a Magpul MOE+ grip. I threw a M4-style stock that was in my parts bin on for the picture. I'm probably going to go with an STR or ACS-L for this build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 29, 2013 More uppers built today. Top to bottom: 1. 10.5" Centurion CHF 1:7, PX NiB BCG, PX upper, 9" Fortis rail, AAC 51-tooth brake (this one is a custom build for a local customer who's Mini-4 can to be run on this upper is in my safe, waiting for the F4 to clear) 2. 14.5" Centurion CHF 1:7, PX standard BCG, PX upper, 12" Fortis rail 3. 16" PX 4140CM 1:8, PX standard BCG, PX upper, 12" Fortis rail (this is my personal upper) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfc923 14 Posted October 30, 2013 just curious what mag is that with the window? More AR pics, less chatter. Here's an oldie of the S&W's. Hey Ty - How about some sexy SBR pics for us less fortunate that can't own them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DargZ 5 Posted October 30, 2013 Ty, would the Fortis 14" rail interfere with the muzzle brake on a 14.5" barrel? It looks like it would be pretty close according to your pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 30, 2013 Ty, would the Fortis 14" rail interfere with the muzzle brake on a 14.5" barrel? It looks like it would be pretty close according to your pictures. It's close enough that I wouldn't build one for a customer. The amount of pressure coming off the sides of a brake are pretty intense and I've seen pictures of rails blown out because they were too close to the brake. The 9" rail on a 10.5" barrel is about as far as I'm comfortable going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted October 30, 2013 Here's mine: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted October 30, 2013 Serial number 1 of the blem lowers I will be releasing soon. Completed with PX LTG LPK, ALG ACT trigger, PX milspec stock hardware kit with H weight powdered tungsten buffer, and a Magpul MOE+ grip. I threw a M4-style stock that was in my parts bin on for the picture. I'm probably going to go with an STR or ACS-L for this build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted October 30, 2013 just curious what mag is that with the window? It's a standard mag for a S&W M&P 15-22. It's a .22 AR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 30, 2013 I can't tell you how much that lifted my spirits. These lowers have been a complete cluster since I paid for them in January. The manufacturer is taking them back and re-doing the entire order. Hopefully I will have non-blems at a killer price in early December. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted October 30, 2013 I can't tell you how much that lifted my spirits. These lowers have been a complete cluster since I paid for them in January. The manufacturer is taking them back and re-doing the entire order. Hopefully I will have non-blems at a killer price in early December. I wouldn't care if its a blem. I run my stuff hard and scratches are gonna happen. Its a tool not a show piece. What kinda price are we talking about because I want one and I'm going to have some Christmas bonus money to spend come December. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 30, 2013 I wouldn't care if its a blem. I run my stuff hard and scratches are gonna happen. Its a tool not a show piece. What kinda price are we talking about because I want one and I'm going to have some Christmas bonus money to spend come December. In the $120 ball park. They're billet 7075-T6, threaded bolt catch pin hole, rear takedown pin channel is also threaded for the included hex head insert to prevent the spring from flying out when the stock assembly is removed, and a tensioning screw is provided to adjust tension between upper and lower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted October 30, 2013 nice. you can count me in for one. i'm assuming that price is stripped? if you have some blems that need to be liquidated i will definitely take one. i could probably convince a friend or 2 that arent on the forum to get one as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted October 30, 2013 nice. you can count me in for one. i'm assuming that price is stripped? if you have some blems that need to be liquidated i will definitely take one. i could probably convince a friend or 2 that arent on the forum to get one as well. Yep, stripped but I'll offer bundles to really drive savings. I know how hard people work for their play money so I want to deliver as much value as I can without breaking the bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted October 30, 2013 more poor quality cell phone pics... AR15.com LowerMagpul MOE Magpul ASAP Magpul RSA Magpul MS3Spike’s ST-T2 Buffer Geissele Super Dynamic Enhanced TriggerMagpul CTR StockMagpul PmagMidwest Industries SS Drop InLarue index clips Larue HandstopTroy Rear DOA BUISAimpoint PROHaley Thorntail MountInforce Weapon LightSpikes Tactical Upper 1:7 Twist 5.56 Mid-Length Gas System 14.5in BarrelSpikes Tactical Dyna Comp Muzzle Brake (Permanently Attached) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 30, 2013 In the $120 ball park. They're billet 7075-T6, threaded bolt catch pin hole, rear takedown pin channel is also threaded for the included hex head insert to prevent the spring from flying out when the stock assembly is removed, and a tensioning screw is provided to adjust tension between upper and lower.I would be interested in one also at That price for a billet lower. Would be crazy not to buy one. Blemishes don't affect performance. Nothing a coat of paint couldn't fix. I polish the insides of most of my lowers before I assemble them anyway. No big deal to scuff and re spray the outside in the booth for me. Sent using Tapatalk 2 NOW FREE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muhoms31 0 Posted November 12, 2013 New to the boards here is my first two builds my windham weaponry at the time of purchase boo My second build and the windham now (top) yay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted November 12, 2013 New to the boards here is my first two builds my windham weaponry at the time of purchase boo My second build and the windham now (top) yay Welcome and nice duo you got there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 23, 2013 My new Spikes special 14.5" plus pinned comp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted November 24, 2013 My new Spikes special 14.5" plus pinned comp. Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEHackettstown 21 Posted November 25, 2013 Windham Weaponry AR-15 with Magpul MOE upgrades,Yankee Hill Phantom comp and Eotech 552 Sight Windham Weaponry AR-15 with Magpul MOE upgrades,Yankee Hill Phantom comp and Eotech 552 Sight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites